Cetyl Alcohol

$31.00

~~$11.00~~ $31.00

About

Cetyl Alcohol is a 100% natural, plant-derived fatty alcohol widely used in cosmetics and personal care formulations. Despite its name, it is not drying like ethyl alcohol—instead, it conditions and softens skin and hair whilst serving as a versatile emollient, emulsifier, thickener and carrying agent.

Key Benefits

Conditions and softens skin and hair
Emulsifies to bind oil and water phases, preventing separation
Increases product spreadability and texture
Thickens formulations and enhances viscosity
Boosts foaming capacity in cleansing products
Enhances moisturising properties
100% natural, vegan-friendly and ethically sourced

Common Uses

Skin lotions, moisturisers and creams
Shampoos, conditioners and hair treatments
Sunscreens and protective products
Hair styling products such as mousse and dyes
Makeup formulations including mascara and lipstick

How to Use

Add to the oil phase of your formulation during the heating stage
Typical usage rate: 2–5% depending on desired consistency
Blend thoroughly with other oil-soluble ingredients before combining with water phase
Allow to cool slowly for optimal texture